UK new finance minister John Healey. Britain’s new Finance Minister John Healey will present his first Budget on October 28, pledging to maintain the government’s fiscal rules despite growing pressure on public spending.Announcing the date on Friday, Healey said the Budget would focus on shifting resources away from central government and towards communities across the…
NEW DELHI: With villages around cities and towns acquiring urban characteristics – more built-up area, less dependence on agriculture for livelihood and more facilities like high-speed transport network – govt is looking at creating a new category – ‘functional urban settlements’ – in addition to the existing ‘rural’ and ‘urban’ classifications.An estimate based on the…
UK creates ‘smoke-free generation’ with landmark lifetime tobacco ban / Image: file If you were born after 2008, cigarettes could be off-limits for life. In a sweeping government move, the UK is introducing a landmark rule that will steadily raise the legal smoking age until it effectively disappears for future generations. Under this rule, the…
“BJP-RSS did nothing for India’s freedom”: Kharge at Haldwani rally, says Congress fought for India’s freedom NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the alleged “suddhikaran” of the Haldwani ground where Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge had addressed…
NEW DELHI: India suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against China in their final Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals on Wednesday, signing off the league stage with a loss despite already securing a quarterfinal berth.The 2022 champions found themselves under pressure early after Lakshya Sen and the star doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy…
Busy schedule? These 7 everyday conversations can keep couples emotionally close Work deadlines, chores, parenting duties, notifications—there are countless reasons why a busy couple finds little time to spend together. Still, relationship counsellors say that emotional connection isn’t formed through significant romantic gestures or luxurious dates. An emotional bond forms through small conversations in which…
The KEAM 2026 trial allotment has been published to help candidates evaluate their expected seat allocation before the actual counselling process advances. Aspirants can access the result through the candidate portal and make changes to their college and course preferences until the specified deadline, ahead of the Phase 1 provisional and final allotments. (Representative image)…
A stunning garden doesn’t have to be hard work. Just start with the right plants.Image Credits: Google Gemini If you think gardening is buying a plant and letting it sit on your porch until it eventually gives up on life, you are not alone. Most millennials didn’t exactly grow up learning how to deadhead roses…
To receive repayments, importers in the US are required to submit claims which include shipment details, applicable tariff classifications. (AI image) The US government has rolled out a system to facilitate refunds of over $166 billion from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump and later invalidated by the US Supreme Court. In February, the court struck…
While America is noted for its skyscrapers and unique wildlife parks, the longest rivers tell another story. America’s longest rivers are more than scenic waterways. These rivers pass forests, deserts, mountains, wetlands, and grasslands, and create some of the country’s richest ecosystems. From giant paddlefish to rare alligators, the wildlife found along these rivers is…
AP ECET 2026 answer key: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Anantapur has released the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP ECET) 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can now check and download the answer key from the official website at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ECET.The answer key has been released in PDF format…
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has remained calm despite social media criticism over his remarks in a viral video involving Tilak Varma, according to Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus.Punjab Kings are under pressure after five straight defeats, which have left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. PBKS must now win their…
